Theodore is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 6,270 people and six associated neighborhoods, Theodore is the 102nd largest community in Alabama.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Theodore is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Theodore is a town of sales and office workers, construction workers and builders, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Theodore who work in sales jobs (14.53%), office and administrative support (12.06%), and management occupations (8.38%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Theodore is worth considering. Theodore is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. Being a small town, Theodore does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The education level of Theodore citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.11% of adults 25 and older in Theodore have a college degree. The per capita income in Theodore in 2022 was $29,399, which is middle income relative to Alabama, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $117,596 for a family of four. However, Theodore contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Theodore is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Theodore home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Theodore residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Theodore include Irish, English, German, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Theodore is English. Other important languages spoken here include Vietnamese and Spanish.
